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USDA, USTR name new agricultural trade advisors
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer announced July 17 the appointment of 25 new members to serv... READ MORE »
CFAP payments to specialty crop producers ‘significantly behind’ others
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act provided $9.5 billion in funding (approximately 0.48% of a package totaling nearly $2 trillion... READ MORE »
Breaking: Increased processing of H-2A visa holders OK’d by state department
Word came from Washington, D.C. on March 26 that the U.S. State Department has taken steps to increase processing of H-2A visa holders through consula... READ MORE »
Monterey County, ag groups back advisory for agricultural worker protection during COVID-19
On March 20, the Monterey County (Calfornia) Agriculture Commissioner’s Office and Supervisors Luis Alejo and Chris Lopez along with Grower-Shipper ... READ MORE »
Bill would hike borders’ ag inspectors
New legislation sent to the president would beef-up agriculture inspectors across the country. The Protecting America’s Food & Agriculture Ac... READ MORE »
Bill passed to beef up borders’ agriculture inspector staff
New legislation sent to the president would beef-up agriculture inspectors across the country. The Protecting America’s Food & Agriculture Ac... READ MORE »
Phase One China trade agreement signed, supported by ag groups
The Phase One trade agreement between China and the U.S. was realized Jan. 15 during a formal White House signing ceremony with President Donald Trump... READ MORE »
Ag Workforce Coalition protests Adverse Effect Wage Rate impact
Following on the heels of a government-mandated increase in farmers’ labor costs, the Agriculture Workforce Coalition, on Jan. 2 urged the U.S. Sena... READ MORE »
Use of H-2A slowing according to Labor Department
Despite a challenging growing year, farmers and ranchers continue to demand H-2A workers in record numbers – although growth in program usage ha... READ MORE »
Fruit commodity groups get millions for trade promotion
The USDA recently awarded no less than $100 million for trade promotion meant to help U.S. agricultural interests including fruit commodity groups ide... READ MORE »
